Sorrow
Money Talks Lyrics
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The only thing I ever got from you was sorrow, sorrow
You're acting funny tryin' to spend my money
You're out there playin' your high class games of sorrow, sorrow
You never did what you know you oughta
Something tells me you're the devil's daughter
I tried to find her 'cause I can't resist her
I never know just how much I missed her
Sorrow, sorrow
Your long blond hair and your eyes so blue
The only thing I ever got from you was sorrow, sorrow
With your long blond hair - I couldn't sleep last night
With your long blond hair
and your eyes so blue, Money Talks's song "Sorrow" depicts a story of heartbreak and anguish caused by a deceptive lover. The singer describes his lover's physical attributes, but only experiences sorrow in return. The lover is manipulative, spending his money and playing games while never living up to expectations. The singer believes her to be the devil's daughter, insinuating that her actions are evil and causing him to feel sorrow. Despite the pain caused by this lover, the singer cannot resist her and longs for her despite the inevitable result of sorrow.
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a damaged relationship and the emotional turmoil it has caused. The repetition of the word "sorrow" amplifies the depth of despair felt by the singer. However, the use of sensual language in the opening lines highlights the physical attraction that initially drew him to the lover, reminding the listener of the complexity of relationships and the power of physical attraction to mask underlying issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Your long blond hair and your eyes so blue
He describes her physical features.
The only thing I ever got from you was sorrow, sorrow
Despite her stunning looks, she only caused him pain and heartache.
You're acting funny tryin' to spend my money
She's suspiciously trying to use his money in questionable ways.
You're out there playin' your high class games of sorrow, sorrow
She's living a luxurious and deceitful lifestyle.
You never did what you know you oughta
She's irresponsible and doesn't do what's expected of her.
Something tells me you're the devil's daughter
He feels like she's evil and not to be trusted.
Sorrow, sorrow
A recurring theme of their relationship is sadness and sorrow.
I tried to find her 'cause I can't resist her
Despite knowing she's not good for him, he can't help but be drawn to her.
I never know just how much I missed her
He realizes he's been missing her more than he thought he would.
With your long blond hair - I couldn't sleep last night
He's so consumed by thoughts of her that he can't even sleep.
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